Wednesday, March 5: ScreenBreak Week: Family gardening drop-in

Spring Break might still be a few weeks away, but ScreenBreak is happening now! A weeklong celebration of disconnecting from computers and TVs, the idea (spearheaded by the Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood) gets a boost from the Botanic Garden with two special days of programs. Families can find fun in the greenhouses, including scavenger hunts and the opportunity to help water plants. Parking is free through March 8 for families with a ScreenBreak button, wristband or card. To learn more, visit theallianceforec.org.WHEN: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (Repeats Friday.)WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe (847-835-6801, chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies)COST: Free.

Spring Break might still be a few weeks away, but ScreenBreak is happening now! A weeklong celebration of disconnecting from computers and TVs, the idea (spearheaded by the Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood) gets a boost from the Botanic Garden with two special days of programs. Families can find fun in the greenhouses, including scavenger hunts and the opportunity to help water plants. Parking is free through March 8 for families with a ScreenBreak button, wristband or card. To learn more, visit theallianceforec.org.WHEN: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (Repeats Friday.)WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe (847-835-6801, chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies)COST: Free. (Photo: courtesy Chicago Botanic Garden)

Spring Break might still be a few weeks away, but ScreenBreak is happening now! A weeklong celebration of disconnecting from computers and TVs, the idea (spearheaded by the Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood) gets a boost from the Botanic Garden with two special days of programs. Families can find fun in the greenhouses, including scavenger hunts and the opportunity to help water plants. Parking is free through March 8 for families with a ScreenBreak button, wristband or card. To learn more, visit theallianceforec.org.WHEN: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (Repeats Friday.)WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe (847-835-6801, chicagobotanic.org/forfamilies)COST: Free.Photo: courtesy Chicago Botanic Garden